Radeon HD 7450M vs FirePro RG220

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 7450M is positioned at rank #328 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450M

#318

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

823%

#320

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

746%

#321

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

744%

#325

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

676%

#326

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

672%

#328

Radeon HD 7450M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

97%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

96%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

94%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

92%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

91%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro RG220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7450M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7450M	FirePro RG220
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro RG220 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon HD 7450M Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7450M and FirePro RG220

Radeon HD 7450M

The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7450M scores 330 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

Feature	Radeon HD 7450M	FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score	330	335+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+47%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	160 KB	192 KB+20%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7450M	FirePro RG220
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7450M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro RG220 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 512 KB (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7450M	FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7450M draws 40W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7450M	FirePro RG220
TDP	40W-73%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	8.3+277%	2.2